Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment

"Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment"
The Simpsons episode
Homer proclaiming his love for alcohol to Springfield
Episode no.Season 8
Episode 18
Directed byBob Anderson
Written byJohn Swartzwelder
Production code4F15
Original air dateMarch 16, 1997 (1997-03-16)
Guest appearances
Episode features
Couch gagThe Simpsons are depicted as cowboys; the couch, like a horse, rides away.[1]
CommentaryMatt Groening
Josh Weinstein
Dan Castellaneta
Dave Thomas
Bob Anderson
David Silverman
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"Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment" is the eighteenth episode of the eighth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on March 16, 1997.[2] In the episode, Springfield enacts prohibition after a raucous Saint Patrick's Day celebration. To supply Moe's speakeasy, Homer becomes a bootlegger. The episode was written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Bob Anderson.[2] Dave Thomas guest stars as Rex Banner and Joe Mantegna returns as Fat Tony.[2]

  1. ^ Martyn, Warren; Wood, Adrian (2000). "Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment". BBC. Retrieved March 28, 2007.
  2. ^ a b c Groening, Matt (1997). Richmond, Ray; Coffman, Antonia (eds.). The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family (1st ed.). New York: HarperPerennial. p. 231. ISBN 978-0-06-095252-5. LCCN 98141857. OCLC 37796735. OL 433519M..